Subaru BRZ 2.4 6MT vs 2.4 6AT
Verdict
The Subaru BRZ 2.4 6MT costs RM249,245 and the Subaru BRZ 2.4 6AT RM259,245, so the gap is RM10,000. Mechanically they share 2,387 cc, 234 hp, 250 Nm, rear-wheel drive, four seats and a 226-litre boot. The manual is the keener paper performer, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and 226 km/h, versus 6.8 seconds and 216 km/h. But the automatic adds auto emergency braking. For Malaysia, that makes the 6AT the easier safety-led choice; the 6MT is the purer buy.
Pick the Subaru BRZ 2.4 6MT if you want the quicker, cheaper BRZ and prefer a manual gearbox.
Pick the Subaru BRZ 2.4 6AT if you want a conventional automatic and auto emergency braking, and accept the slower figures.
Key differences
- Price: 6MT RM249,245; 6AT RM259,245
- Transmission: 6MT manual; 6AT conventional automatic
- 0-100 km/h: 6MT 6.3 s; 6AT 6.8 s
- Top speed: 6MT 226 km/h; 6AT 216 km/h
- Auto emergency braking: 6MT not fitted; 6AT yes
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 249,245✓ | RM 259,245 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,387 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 234 hp | 234 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s✓ | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h✓ | 216 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,310 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Boot space | 226 L | 226 L |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 767 | RM 767 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
2.4 6MT
- RM10,000 cheaper
- Faster 0-100 km/h: 6.3 s
- Higher top speed: 226 km/h
- No auto emergency braking
- Manual gearbox only
2.4 6AT
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Gets auto emergency braking
- Same 234 hp and 250 Nm
- Costs RM10,000 more
- 0-100 km/h is slower at 6.8 s
- Top speed is lower at 216 km/h
2.4 6MT vs 2.4 6AT FAQ
Is the Subaru BRZ 2.4 6MT or Subaru BRZ 2.4 6AT better?
The 6MT is better for pace and price, with 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The 6AT is better if you want a conventional automatic and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru BRZ 2.4 6AT costs RM10,000 more than the Subaru BRZ 2.4 6MT.
Do both BRZ variants have the same engine and practicality?
Yes. Both use a 2,387 cc petrol engine with 234 hp and 250 Nm, rear-wheel drive, four seats, a 226-litre boot and a 50-litre fuel tank.